The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-13
THE FIELD OF POLITICS.

Reported fer lle Democratic Advocatc.I

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
There is almost dead calm in state poll
tics. The Democratic ticket met with uni.
vcrsal appreciation, even from the Oratorio
Hall leaders, but beyond expressions of APP
proyal the state press has been quiet. In
September, however, vigorous campaign
will open, and public meetings will be held
throughout the state. Since the Democrats
pat their ticket in the field, the Prohibition
lists have nominated, but the ticket has re-
ceived no attention, and the Prohibition vote
will be very Insignificant. The Republican
state convention will be held on the 18th of
August. The party, however, is spiritless.
In Baltimore and in some of the counties old
factional differences may make n little stir
and give some spice to Republican politics,
but as rule little life is shown. There seems
to be no slate, so far, on the state ticket, and
it will be difficult to get good men to stand.
Leading men are getting tired of being put up
to be knocked down, and there is no glory in
travelling around the state, spending time and
money when certain defeat stares them in the
face. Republican defeat is doubly sure this
year. The Democratic ticket is not only
heartily received by the rank and file of the
party, but the party is determined to poll every
vote this year and show as large a majority as
possible for the effect it will have on the
Presidential election of 1888.
Local interests are engrossing attention
now. Both parties are holding primaries and
conventions, and putting up county tickets.
In Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties
dissatisfied Democrats are figuring upon the
chances ofindependent tickets.
IN CARROLL
Some political activity is being shown, and
candidates are coming forward for the various
oe,aas he 6lla1 tLiO fon tho r. apttbli.
can side, there is not much activity. On
next Saturday primaries will be held to choose
delegates to a county convention to be held
on the following Monday, which convention
will choose delegates to the state convention.
Among those spoken of for delegates are DIR.
j. j. Weaver, Jr., Charles Goodwin, George
NJ. Prugh, Harry NJ. Clabaugh, E. J. Lawyer,
VIM. l.. Seabrook, Charles j. FL. Ganter and
DIR. C. Birnie. The Republicans, on county
matters, are waiting to see the outcome OF the
Democratic local convention. Although the
party is a very strong minority, their only
hope of success is through Democratic blum
ders. Primary contests, bitter antagonisms
and multiplicity of candidates are what they
are hoping for. If these should occur, they
will put forward their most popular men and
concentrate their energies to elect part of
their ticket. Only few men are put up to
be elected. The favorites of the bosses re-
ceive all the attention; the others are only
nominated to bring out the vote and for trad
ing purposes. For states attorney, Jos. ID.
Brooks will have no opposition, it is said,
and will be nominated by reclamation.
For sheriff, George N. Fringer and L. L.
Coots are frequently spoken of, and if either
are on the ticket a vigorous effort will be made
to win. w. Frank Tyler, Of Westminster, is
also a candidate for sheriff. No other names
are now much spoken of for places on the
ticket
On the Democratic side candidates are
numerous, Notwithstanding the fact that new
constitution may be adopted next year and
incumbents will likely have but one year to
serve. For number of positions this one
year term may prove politically disastrous to
aspiring politicians. An error committed will
blast all hopes of denomination, and will re-
tire to private life for some years those who
should be unfortunate in making them. The
senatorship is perhaps more talked of than
any other position. Pinkney J. Bennett, of
New Windsor district, is one of the aspirants,
and says the district delegation will ask for
his nomination and no other. James E.
Smith and George NJ. Pearce, of Westminster
district, are both in the field for senator, and
the names of Judge L. P. Slingluf, Chas. Y.
Wantz, Louis A. J. Lamotte and Robert
OGiluuiH are dlSO SpOheil VI.
For the House of Delegates very few per-
sons have announced themselves candidates.
Several Of the members of the last House arc
said to desire o denomination, and the names
of Pinkney j. Bennett, VIM. p. Gorsuch, Dr.,
George II. Birnie, J. Frank Shipley, l.. p.
Slingluf, Vincent Eckenrode and others are
mentioned.
For Sheriff those most spoken of are James
w. White, Jonathan NJ. Dorsey, Michael
Buchanan, Joseph B. Berret and Elias B.
Arnold.
For County Commissioner it seems to be
generally conceded David Stoner will be re-
nominated. Other names canvassed are
Lewis Cash, Francis Warner, Vim. w. Smell
Lennon.
For Orphans Court-Wm. Frizell, VIM
i ao+is: naFniir54 HofIaeksg. I, Il: 0raP
Summers, Jabez A. Bush, NJ. F. Allgire,
John W. Murray.
For States Attorney-David N. Hennng.
L. Frank Tracy and George l.. Stocksdae
For County Treasure Charles Brilliant has
no opposition. Custom gives two terms.
There are other persons spoken of, but
your reporter cannot now recall them, and by
Monday it is probable that the list will be
and also diminished Some of those
talked of would not serve in tho places they
are mentioned for, except perhaps, the NOM
nation were unanimous and heavy pressure
brought 10 bear upon them. Allthose named
cannot be nominated as they are more nu
merous than the places to be filled, but all will
concede that first class ticket can be con-
structed out of the material. The leaders, it |
may be asserted, have not expressed prefeF. |
euces, and their influence will be given entire |
ly to the nomination of strong and popular
ticket. With them success and big poll is |
the main object. The fight is preparatory to
the greater one next year, and to put the par
ty in good trim for that contest is a matter of |
great Importance 1t is thought, too, that, as
The adoption of new constitution will vacate
all offices, those who really aspire to public |
position will not push their claims at the
coming convention, but wait until after
the constitution is adopted and take their
chances for full terms. For this reason
men, who cannot ordinarily be induced to give
up private for public business, may beprevailed
upon to serve the short term, between the /
election and the ppe under ,he new eonstitu-
Eion.
A meeting attended by two thousand citi-
gems of louisville, Kentucky, was held in
Central Park on Saturday afternoon. Reso-
lntions inviting the President and Mrs. Cleve-
land to visit Louisville at any time they might
select were adopted. After several speeches
had been made the crowd was appropriately
grouped, ladies ia front, and photographs of
the assemblage tlken. This will be taken to
Washington by the committee that was select
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